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Sat, Oct 2 Depart the U.S.

Sun, Oct 3 Arrive Lisbon

Lisbon is Portugal’s sun-drenched capital—where colorful hills meet the Atlantic, history rides iconic trams, and every corner hums with music, views, and coastal charm.

Transfer to hotel

Afternoon walking tour

Welcome Dinner

Overnight at 5* Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
Meals—D

Mon, Oct 4 CE Lecture and Sintra

Breakfast at hotel followed by CE Lecture (3 hrs)

Tour of Sintra Palace
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best-preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal. Sintra Palace was a favourite of the Portuguese nobility. The minimalistic gothic exterior of the palace hides a wonder of decorative state rooms. The palace’s long history has been intertwined with the fortunes of Portugal’s ruling nobility, who resided here from the early 15th through to the late 19th century making it Portugal’s most lived in royal palace.

For Dinner this evening we learn to cook Portuguese!

Overnight at 5* Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
Meals—B

Tue, Oct 5 Quinta de Sant'Ana

Breakfast at hotel

Nestled in rolling vineyards between the breathtakingly beautiful Atlantic coastline and the vibrant capital of Lisbon, Quinta de Sant’Ana is a place to experience authentic Portugal.

Afternoon at leisure to explore Lisbon on your own.

Overnight at 5* Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
Meals—B, L

Wed, Oct 6 Coimbra and Transfer to Porto

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out

Coimbra is a historic riverside city in central Portugal, once the nation’s capital and now best known for the University of Coimbra, one of Europe’s oldest universities. It blends medieval architecture with a lively student atmosphere along the Mondego River and is famous for traditional fado music and strong academic traditions.

Arrive Porto and hotel check-in

Dinner

Overnight at 5* Hotel Vincci Ponte de Ferro
Meals—B, D

Thur, Oct 7 Porto

Porto — historic, riverside, charming, colorful, authentic, lively, and famous for its beautiful bridges, narrow cobbled streets, and world-renowned port wine.

Breakfast at hotel followed by CE Lecture (3 hrs)

Tuk Tuk Tour and lunch

Evening at leisure

Overnight at 5* Hotel Vincci Ponte de Ferro
Meals—B, L

Fri, Oct 8 Duoro

Breakfast at hotel followed by CE Lecture (3 hrs)

Duoro River Cruise on Traditional Rabelo Boat The Douro Valley where a striking landscape of terraced
vineyards and mountains, famous as the birthplace of port wine. Sheltered from Atlantic winds, it has a warm, dry climate that supports grapevines, olives, almonds, and other Mediterranean crops, blending natural beauty with centuries of winemaking tradition.

Wine Tour and Picnic Lunch at Quinta do Bomfim

Farewell Dinner

Overnight at 5* Hotel Vincci Ponte de Ferro
Meals—B, L

Sat, Oct 9 Depart for the U.S.

Pricing $5,900 Per Person*

*Based on Double Occupancy

Contact Jodi Murphy
610 420-9364
agent@cruiseandtravelpartners.com

Pricing $5,900 Per Person*

*Based on Double Occupancy

Contact Jodi Murphy
610 420-9364
agent@cruiseandtravelpartners.com